Curriculum

Curriculum To Fit The Student Body

In keeping with St. John Baptist de La Salle’s mission, Christian Brothers High School offers a comprehensive academic program to a widely diverse group of learners. Our socioeconomic and intellectual diversity are a real asset for our boys as they prepare for adult life.

Students are counseled every year to take challenging curriculum that will provide them with a proper foundation for any college and career he may wish to pursue.

Throughout their years at CBHS, each student and his family are guided through the college selection process with group sessions and one-on-one guidance to prepare appropriately and make informed, realistic decisions for his post-secondary plans.

With the understanding that our students begin from widely diverse bases of knowledge, our focus is to afford each student the opportunity to reach his fullest potential in their chosen field. Outside of the Core Curriculum, students are required to take 11 1/2 units of Elective Courses to help cement their interests and provide a jump start towards their college careers.

Elective Courses

STEMM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) education is at the heart of today's high-tech, high-skill global economy. For Memphis to remain economically competitive and in order to develop and retain talent, our next generation must develop critical reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help them become productive and innovative leaders in our world.

In partnership with an advisory council of local STEMM leaders, CBHS has created a pathway by which our students develop a competitive edge and learn to collaborate effectively before they enter college and later their careers. Students can choose from various STEMM electives in the focus areas of Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science.

STEMM expanded its offerings with the launch of our Aviation program in 2021 complete with dual-enrollment aviation courses in partnership with The University of Memphis. Students interested in jump starting their career in the aviation industry are even able to log flight training hours in our on-campus flight simulator!

Marr School of Business

When Bill Marr '64 decided to give back to Christian Brothers in a major way, he envisioned a program that connected our students with mentors in business within our alumni network who have found real success in their careers. The Marr Department of Business builds on our longstanding foundation of business courses in accounting, economics, and finance, to offer students opportunities to dive deeply into business fundamentals, technology, sports and entertainment marketing, and entrepreneurship. Combined with access to internships and job shadowing—and in partnership with an executive advisory council-our business students are able to undergo professional and soft-skill development while they apply the theories and knowledge they have gained in the classroom to find solutions to real-world issues in various fields of business.

Fine Arts

The comprehensive, college-preparatory CBHS curriculum provides flexibility for individuals' abilities by offering courses on multiple levels.

De La Salle Scholars

The honors program at CBHS gathers a community of the most gifted and dedicated students to hold each other to the highest standards of academic achievement and leadership. The De La Salle Scholars are a group of boys bound together with common goals of serving the community and supporting one another in achieving extraordinary academic accomplishments. Members of this program will have the opportunity to take a wide range of AP and collegiate dual-enrollment classes throughout their four years.

CBHS Graduation Requirements

4 units of Religion or Ethics

4 units of English

4 units of Mathematics

3 units of Social Studies (including U.S. History)

3 units of Science

1 unit of Fine Arts

1 unit of Wellness

1/2 unit of Economics

11 1/2 units of Electives

80 hours of Service

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